by Richland Public Health | Sep 27, 2021 | Blog, Health Risks
DEER-VEHICLE COLLISIONS INCREASE IN THE FALL Richland County, OH — Ohio drivers beware. Your risk of colliding with deer increases in October, according to officials at the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) and the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP). The increased...
by Richland Public Health | Sep 14, 2021 | Blog, Health Risks, Healthy Events
Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Week, September 19-25, is designed to increase awareness of the importance of properly restraining children in motor vehicles. Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children. On average, two children under 13 were killed and an...
by Richland Public Health | Aug 30, 2021 | Blog, Healthy Events
National Preparedness Month (NPM*) is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. It’s an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families for when an emergency...
by Richland Public Health | Aug 26, 2021 | Blog, Environmental Health, Health Risks
Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Detected in Mifflin, Weller Townships Richland County, Ohio – Richland Public Health officials have been notified by the Ohio Department of Health that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes in Mifflin and Weller...
by Richland Public Health | Aug 2, 2021 | Blog, Clinic, Healthy Events
Get Back on Track with Routine Vaccinations Richland County, OH — August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Richland Public Health is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other health professionals in educating and bringing...
by Richland Public Health | Jul 22, 2021 | Blog, Healthy Events
COMMUNITY COVID-19 VACCINE HEALTH EVENT, JULY 30 Event Will Include A Number of Other Health Services MANSFIELD, OH — Richland Public Health will join other health care service agencies in a COVID-19 Vaccine Health Event at New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist...
by Richland Public Health | Jul 19, 2021 | Blog, Healthy Events
Local Coalition Promotes Fun Summer Activities and Youth Programs The Richland County Youth Substance Use Coalition (RCYSUC) wants youth, parents, and other caretakers to know of all the wonderful activities and programs that are available for kids to do this summer....
by Richland Public Health | Jul 16, 2021 | Blog, Healthy Events
Richland County, Ohio — Richland Public Health wants Richland County residents to have a fun and productive summer while keeping safety among your summer planning. Even while dealing with safety protocols surrounding the coronavirus pandemic it’s important to also not...
by Richland Public Health | May 25, 2021 | Blog, Health Risks
Richland Public Health and the National Council for Skin Cancer Prevention Partner to Remind Americans to Enjoy the Sun Safely this Summer Friday before Memorial Day Declared “Don’t Fry Day” as Reminder to Take Small Steps for Sun Safety Richland County, OH — To...
by Richland Public Health | May 20, 2021 | Blog, Health Risks
After being at Level 3/Red in the Ohio Public Health Advisory System (OPHAS) since December 24, 2020, Richland County has moved back to Level 2/Orange as of May 20, 2021. At this level, residents are advised to exercise a high degree of caution and to follow all...
